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Krishna, Jesus, God, Reality, truth, India.PYisLovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00028042000230720662noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786621952708896315.post-42185540657043292062014-05-12T11:48:00.001-07:002014-09-15T15:30:52.108-07:00<a href="http://info.flagcounter.com/GAwz"><img alt="Flag Counter" border="0" src="http://s06.flagcounter.com/count/GAwz/bg_FFFFFF/txt_000000/border_CCCCCC/columns_3/maxflags_100/viewers_0/labels_0/pageviews_1/flags_0/" /></a>PYisLovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00028042000230720662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786621952708896315.post-56305845826817016212013-09-30T22:03:00.001-07:002017-03-29T11:23:13.613-07:00the SPIRITUAL LEGACY OF PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="background-color: #e2d9ae; color: #0b026d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , "times" , serif; font-size: 14pt; font-style: oblique; letter-spacing: -0.10666665434837341px; line-height: 1.1em; text-align: left;">"When you meditate long...the glory of the Divine shines forth. You realize then that all along there was something tremendous within you, and you did not know it.</span></b><span style="color: #0b026d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , "times" , serif; font-size: 9pt; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: -0.106666654348373px; line-height: 1.1em; text-align: right;"><span style="background-color: #e2d9ae;">— Paramahansa Yogananda</span></span><b style="color: #0b026d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 11.8181819915771px; letter-spacing: -0.106666654348373px; line-height: 13.1999998092651px; text-align: right;">All Quotes of Yogananda's are © Self -Realization Fellowship Publishers, LA USA</b></div>
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</span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">What is Self-Realization? </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Paramahansa Yogananda says;
"Self-Realization is the knowing-in body, mind and soul- that we are one
with the omnipresence of God; that we do not have to pray that it come to us,
that we are not merely near it at all times, but that God's omnipresence is our
omnipresence ; that we are just as much a part of Him now as we ever will be.
...... All we have to do is improve our knowing."</span></span></span></i></b><br />
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<span style="background-color: #cccccc;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-style: italic;"><u>Yogananda on where to learn Kriya Yoga;</u></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i>In at least over 100 places in His writings/talks, Yogananda emphasized that one must be spiritually connected to the Great Ones through the organization He was sent to create YSS/SRF.</i></span></span></span></b><br />
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through Yogananda's one and only organization - the YSS/SRF.</i></span><br /><br />
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SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP /YSS is the only organization created by Paramahansa Yogananda
to solely publish all of His works and recordings etc, & to spread the
message of Kriya Yoga as approved by the president of YSS/SRF. He said there would be no successor "Gurus" </span></span></b><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><span style="background-color: #cccccc; font-size: large; font-style: italic;">needed to carry on this work.</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><span style="background-color: #cccccc; font-size: large; font-style: italic;"><br />Paramahansa Yogananda remains a "living
prophet" (Guru) for all who would be spiritually linked to the Great Ones who took part in establishing this SRF/YSS Kriya Yoga spiritual legacy for humanity. If you think someone else is part of this, you have not properly read / understood the "Autobiography of a Yogi."<br />There are a number of other teachers posing as "gurus" that are claiming to be doing Yogananda's work, or working with Him, <br />or even that they are Him. All such claims are false! </span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><span style="font-size: 20pt;">Paramahansa Yogananda 1893-1952: </span><br />Founder of Yogoda Sat Sangha/Self-Realization Fellowship<br /><span style="font-size: 20pt;"> Biography of a
modern "Living Prophet."</span></span></b><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 24.0pt;"> </span></b><b><span style="color: #400000; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 24.0pt;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="color: #400000; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">By <i>PYisLOVE</i></span></b><b><span style="color: #400000; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 24.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="background: silver; color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">- - Auspicious Prophecy & Beginnings
in Sacred India<br />
THE CALL TO AMERICA 1920<br />
- - Yogananda's LEGACY for the 3RD MILLENNIUM and beyond!<br />
HIS Writings and Talks<br />
- - NEW MAJOR WORLD SCRIPTURES LAUNCHED IN 1995 AND 2004<br />
Final Declarations by Paramahansa Yogananda<br />
- - AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A YOGI and CHANGES TO THE 1946 EDITION.<br />
Kriya Yoga in the 21st Century<br />
-- PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA’S PROMISE TO THE DEVOTEE<br />
The Last Guru?<br />
-- FINDING HIS LIVING PRESENCE<br />
A New Approach for a Unique Spiritual Teaching<br />
- - THE DIVINE PLAN-IT'S TIMING AND EXECUTION<br />
The Mystical Path of KRIYA YOGA<br />
--Yogananda on SUCCESS without Greed & Selfishness[COMING SOON]<br />
POLITICAL SCIENCE and the master's views on[COMING SOON]</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
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<i style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style', serif; font-weight: bold;"><span style="background-color: white; color: purple; font-size: large;">The timely unfolding of a divine plan for the global <br />spiritual needs of the
third millennium.</span></i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;"><i><br /></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , serif; font-weight: bold;"><i>Paramahansa Yogananda's sacred mission for the
world had been prophesied from birth by the Himalayan master Mahavatar Babaji,
and by Babaji's chief disciple Lahiri Mahasaya, who said to Yogananda's mother,
"Little mother, thy son will be a Yogi. As a spiritual engine he will
carry many souls to God's kingdom."(page 17). </i></span></h3>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: bold;"><i>NOTE: On the very first page of His Autobiography, the Master describes being fully conscious of the transition between and during different lifetimes in this world.</i></span></h2>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Yogananda's devout Hindu parents were Kriya yoga disciples of this great modern
Avatar/prophet and yogi, Lahiri Mahasaya of Benares (1825-1898).</span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Lahiri Mahasaya also prophesied that a book would be written in about 1946 detailing
his sacred life and work. </span></i></b><i style="color: blue; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style', serif; font-weight: bold;">His life story was first published in 1946. Autobiography of a Yogi, Self-Realization Fellowship Publishers,<br /> LA, USA[Orange cover]</i><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Both of these prophecies have indeed come true!</span></i></b></h3>
<i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><b>Paramahansa Yogananda's vivid childhood memories of being a yogi during
previous lifetimes in the Himalayas are well substantiated by his own life. His
earliest inclinations revealed him to be spiritually precocious child, with
divine qualities that were skillfully encouraged by his mother's loving care.
As he grew, the acceleration of his spiritual yearning and practice led him to
many amazing and wonderful Hindu Saints and Yogis who further aided him in his
aspirations. When as a youth of 17, he finally met his Guru Swami Sri Yukteswar
of Puri, India, (the Master whom he had often seen during his meditations). The
recognition, joy, and empathy between Master and disciple was immediate and
enlightening. For the next several years He quickly grew towards
Self-Realization under the wise and compassionate direction of his God-realized
master. </b></span></i><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Upon graduating from University and his Gurus training, Yogananda, an
outstanding natural born teacher, promptly applied his skills in the field of
educating children. A dire need in India at that time. The young Swami's new
curriculum was more concerned with developing the whole individual rather than
only the intellect as was being done in most Western schools. One of His great
innovations during this period [1916] was the creation of the Isometric system
of Energization Exercises [a system based upon yogic principles of energy
control]. His successful educational work moved ahead quickly with these many
new and unique ideas for the proper education of youth, (which were later
applauded by Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, and Luther Burbank, etc.).
With the very generous support of a local Maharaja the new educational system
soon was a success. It was just as His new vocation quickly began gathering
steam that the next major phase of His life's work was unexpectedly thrust upon
him. </span></span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><span style="background-color: #cccccc; font-size: large;">The Amazing Lichee tree in
Ranchi, India. </span></span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Near the spot where Paramahansa
Yogananda would often meditate when He had a few moments away from all the
young students of His Ranchi School there was a young Lichee tree. </span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><span style="font-size: medium;">This now mature tree is now about 100 years of age and has some unique, remarkable
qualities. It bears fruit in the off season when all other genus of lichee trees in India have gone dormant. It also has more leaves on its leaf clusters and bears much
more fruit than other lichee trees. This unique one of a kind tree was first
noticed at the Ranchi YSS/SRF school by a visiting botanist. He has since listed this tree as a special genus of tree in the scientific
records which now officially bears Yogananda's name. It is also a great example
of how Luther Burbank [a later disciple and friend of Yogananda] was also
accelerating the evolution of many modified plant breeds in California. <br /> The
most obvious explanation for this tree going through a such major genetic
modification was that Yogananda did meditate near it many times. A number of
persons have written about the light radiating from Yogananda & filling the whole room.
Such is the life transforming and healing presence [the Darshan] and energy of a great soul. Wherever Yogananda went many lives were changed for the better in
amazing situations, against hopeless odds. Persons changed by his divine love
and wisdom often went on to enrich and help the lives of millions of other persons.
Such is the positive influence of a Living Master. Yogananda's spiritual influence &
blessings did not stop after his Mahasamadhi, many say that He is helping them
still. <br />He is thus known as a "Living Prophet."</span></span></i></b><br />
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<i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , serif; font-size: medium;"><b>Following a prophetic vision and a
letter inviting him to speak at the upcoming Congress of Religious Liberals in
Boston, USA (Sept 1920). He willingly accepted this major new career direction
as God's will. It was also confirmed by a personal visit from Mahavatar Babaji
and Swami Yukteswar that the young Swami Yogananda had been sent years earlier
to His Master for training, in preparation for Him to eventually spread the
timeless knowledge of the science of Kriya yoga meditation far beyond the
shores of India.</b></span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , serif; font-size: medium;"><b>Thus Yogananda's venture to the West was not motivated by any personal
ambitions. He simply answered this divine call of destiny to serve humanity in
this way. Leaving behind all that was comfortable, familiar, and dear to Him.
Especially that Holy Land wherein He was nurtured and educated. It was no doubt
a courageous move to go where few Yogis had gone before.</b></span></i><br />
<i><b>When</b> </i><a href="http://www.yogananda-srf.org/"><b><i><span style="color: purple; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Paramahansa
Yogananda</span></i></b></a><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> arrived
in America Sept.19, 1920,(Sept, 1920 was close to the 300th anniversary of the
Pilgrims landing in Boston.) the "New World" was ready to receive
these advanced teachings that had previously been reserved for monastics and
chelas in the ashrams of Sacred India. The West was ready for the real
beginnings of a truly restored version of the teachings of religion in general
and Jesus in particular.</span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Science, literacy, global communication and transportation, along with new
Spiritual insights had just begun breaking down the politicized dark ages of
Roman Paganistic theology and dogma when Paramahansa Yogananda (preceded by
Swami Vivekananda in 1893) arrived on the Western scene. Many sincere seekers
who for decades had only heard about India's great souls and read her
enlightening gospel of the "Bhagavad Gita" and other divine
scriptures, were now blessed with the living presence of one of these
Self-realized beings which was to continue over a long period. Without any
personal ambitions, he came to serve and save those who wanted to learn and
grow, and help raise the consciousness of humanity. Paramahansa Yogananda is
truly a living example of that perfected being spoken of in the Sacred
Scriptures. He was, and is still known as a "Living Guru." And as
such, He is still posthumously working with and guiding all sincere SRF/YSS
devotees.</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">There are many great advantages to having a true "Living Guru" no longer in the body. <br />Many
devotees end up with only a treasure of "fools gold" when looking for
a teacher in the body. This is why Masters promptly leave the physical realm on
completion of their work where there are so many restrictions and deceptions [unless
they rarely remain for special duties]. In this world of illusions many
devotees/seekers tend to want to worship personalities and the miraculous. Seeking the relative temporary ego satisfying just leads the seeker from one illusion to another. This
is contrary to the teachings of higher spiritual science and of true Gurus. Masters such
as Paramahansa Yogananda are always showing us how to direct our consciousness
and adoration within, and towards the Ultimate Reality in various personal and
impersonal forms. They do not seek our worship and adoration for themselves as they are far
beyond flattery and praise, seeking no power or celebrity status for
themselves in this world of Maya.</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">However, when you should see persons who seek your praise and blind
obedience, Persons who are still engaged in the struggle of overcoming basic moral lessons, you may be dealing with a spiritually dead, incompetent, spiritual
teacher - not a true "Living Guru." Lesser teachers are still largely ruled by their egos.</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: blue;">The Wisdom of Yogananda; </span><span style="color: blue;">“My only
interest in people is to help them. And as long as breath shall flow in these
lungs , so long shall I try to help others and tell them the way to get away
from this motion picture of delusion. Because you are part of it now you
suffer. You must stand aside and watch it, and then you cannot suffer. When you
are an observer, then you can enjoy this play. This is what you must learn. To
God, this is only a movie, and when you turn to Him, it will also be a picture show
to you. …</span></span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: blue;"> by Paramahansa Yogananda,</span></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: large;"> </span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";">from “Journey to Self-Realization,” Page
115, © Self-Realization Fellowship Publishers, LA USA.</span></i></b><br />
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Paramahansa Yogananda;<br />
</span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><span style="background-color: cyan; font-size: 17pt;">The Divine Life
Society</span><br /><span style="background-color: cyan; font-size: 17pt;">
Rishikesh, Himalayas, India </span><span style="background-color: cyan; font-size: 17pt;">25th March, 1952</span><br />
<br /><span style="background-color: cyan; font-size: 17pt;">
"He is eternal, all-pervading, stable, immovable and ancient."</span><br /><span style="background-color: cyan; font-size: 17pt;">
"A rare gem of inestimable value, <br />the like of whom the world is yet to
witness.</span><br /><span style="background-color: cyan; font-size: 17pt;">
H. H. Sri Paramahansa Yogananda has been an ideal representative</span><br /><span style="background-color: cyan; font-size: 17pt;">
of the ancient sages and seers, the glory of India.</span><br /><span style="background-color: cyan; font-size: 17pt;">
"He has rendered yeoman service in the field of spirituality.</span><br /><span style="background-color: cyan; font-size: 17pt;">
He has greatly contributed towards the spiritual progress </span></span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><span style="background-color: cyan; font-size: 17pt;">of all</span></span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><br /><span style="background-color: cyan; font-size: 17pt;"> by setting in action the spiritual dynamo that is latent in men.</span><br /><span style="background-color: cyan; font-size: 17pt;">
Sri Yogananda has made it possible for all God's children</span><br /><span style="background-color: cyan; font-size: 17pt;">
to taste the nectar that flows in abundance from the <br />eternal source, the Vedas
and the Upanishads.</span><br /><span style="background-color: cyan; font-size: 17pt;">
"Today the world centers of Self-Realization <br />Fellowship/YSS
represent </span><span style="background-color: cyan; font-size: 17pt;">Paramahansa Yogananda in action. <br />They will multiply themselves, making a closely
<br />woven magnetic </span><span style="background-color: cyan; font-size: 17pt;">net of spirituality that will <br />shower peace and bliss on the world.</span><br /><span style="background-color: cyan; font-size: 17pt;">
"Bhajan, sankirtan, and special prayers were </span></span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><span style="background-color: cyan; font-size: 17pt;">conducted </span></span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><span style="background-color: cyan; font-size: 17pt;"><br />here for the peace
and bliss of the departed soul.</span><br /><span style="background-color: cyan; font-size: 17pt;">
"May Self-Realization Fellowship prosper well,<br /> shedding divine light all
over the world!"</span><br /><span style="font-size: 17pt;"><span style="background-color: cyan;"> SWAMI SIVANANDA</span></span><span style="background-color: lime; font-size: 22.40000343322754px;"><br /></span></span></i></b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><span style="background-color: silver; font-size: 22.40000343322754px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><span style="background-color: #cccccc; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Lasting Legacy For The 3<sup>rd</sup> Millennium</b></span></span></i><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc; font-size: x-large;"><b> </b></span></span></i><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">Paramahansa Yogananda</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">quickly
adjusted to the language, pace, and culture of his newly adopted homeland, and
with little previous experience in the English language he soon became a
prominent, articulate, inspiring, and very successful speaker on the spiritual
scene all over America. Auditoriums and lecture halls were often overflowing
with spiritual seekers of truth longing to hear Him speak of God and personal
growth, and His self-transfomative teachings. As an unexpected darshan they
were able to bask in the divine love and light of his spiritual presence that
actually radiates some distance from a Yogi. This radiant blessing from an
advanced mystical personage goes beyond charisma, it is literally "life
transforming, healing, and powerfully uplifting and inspirational." His
main lecture tours were conducted between 1924 and 1936 to attentive and
grateful audiences, and during this time his organization was steadily growing.
In His later years He gave more attention to local matters and writing.</span></span></i></h3>
<span style="background-color: #cccccc;"><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> The
growth of the SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP/YOGODA SAT SANGHA, His only WORLD
WIDE Society[NRM], continued to move forward and publish most of His works with
great fidelity and excellence as the years go by.</span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #cccccc;"><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">It was Paramahansa Yogananda who finally succeeded in giving the world outside
of India the most complete, effective, clear, and lasting introduction to the
Sanatana Dharma(the Eternal Religion) and the Science of Yoga meditation,
including Babaji's Kriya yoga techniques. There was a global synchronicity occurring
during the 19th century in both India with the introduction of Kriya Yoga, and
in America with the beginnings of the "New thought movement." The
Western trends were still limited to intellectual and intuitive insights
inspired by the Gita and the New Testament. But it was the advanced methodology
of the Kriya Yoga traditions [and living examples of great Yogis]taught most
extensively in America over a period of 30 years by Yogananda that carried this
initial wave to its fulfillment as SRF/YSS. Leaving His Legacy and many sacred
sites and books saturated with His living presence. Paramahansa Yogananda still
vibrantly works through his writings and successors, via the only group He ever
legitimized, "The Self-Realization Fellowship/YSS." This remarkable
SRF/YSS spiritual lineage and methodology had its roots in the Holy Land -
India, over 150 years ago. Providing ample evidence even from Yogananda's
dispensation of its powerful results in many areas, it works! The three
succeeding presidents of SRF were also fully enlightened, divinely realized
souls. SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP/ YOGODA SAT SANGHA shares a
scientifically detailed mystical tradition that has attracted serious truth
seekers to India from all lands in both ancient and modern times. Yogananda was
followed by many other Indian teachers and Gurus as a serious interest in
various forms of Yoga and meditation made great inroads in the West.<br /> Now, over
60 years since the Gurus passing, Yoga is just beginning to literally sweep the
world, fulfilling a prophecy made by the Master about 65 years ago.</span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><br />In the Western Hemisphere, Paramahansa Yogananda is now considered to be the
"father of Yoga in America."[Re;David Frawley and others writers] And
rightly so! So far seeing was this world prophet/teacher, that His work is
filling for the present time [and far, far, into the future millenniums] an
obvious gap in world spiritual and yoga circles - the spreading of Yogas
higher/inner mystical teachings/methods, free of dogmatism and political
influence, offering more additional blessings to those doing a great job in
sharing the Hatha yoga systems. This Guru has also made a great contribution to
the restoring/clarifying the true teachings of Jesus and Krishna.</span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><br />His main mission in all of this was to build a lasting spiritual bridge of
World Brotherhood and enduring peace based on showing the essence of interfaith
harmony among the worlds essential spiritual teachings. In particular between
the Eastern and Western spiritual traditions.</span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><br />His writings and talks represent a "Rosetta stone" on the advanced
methodology of how to understand the essence and esoteric truths underlying all
world scriptures and prophetic dispensations. By showing us the techniques of
raising our expanding spiritual awareness, developing our intuition, giving us
the means to commune with One Reality, thus bringing greater peace and
appreciation between all persons, races, cultures, and religions. He thus
showed the wisdom of concentrating on what we have in common rather than what
are major superficial differences among the worlds religious cultures. His
inspiring legacy gives us all a very simple and effective way to commune with
The Reality, and clear scientific methodology of yoga techniques which allow
the devotee to resurrect the inner Christ consciousness and contact said
Reality/God directly without any intermediary[except for the initial guidance
of a teacher[guru] of course. </span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #cccccc;"><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">The work of Yogananda's spiritual lineage thus
filled in some essential missing links for those who years before in America
began the Religious Science and New Thought movements. These early 19th century
movements contained intellectually advanced spiritual concepts and did produce
a number of wonderful souls. But the methodology offered by Yoga and Yoga
masters was to move the world a great step forward in this area of
self-transformation/self -realization.</span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><br />Yogananda's winning formula was simply - KRIYA YOGA PLUS DEVOTION PLUS GRACE.
This is a teaching beyond the new age and psychic categories, and reveals the
Holy Spirit to the devoted students of Yogoda. Which helps in redirecting the
stubbornly attached human ego from debilitating matter attachment to an
enlightened transfomative spiritual freedom.</span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #cccccc;"><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><br />He began this global healing/teaching process by sharing the balanced,
liberating teachings of Kriya Yoga, and other advanced meditation techniques
that create greater harmony in all humanities relationships, both personally
and internationally. Yogananda's life/writings/legacy provides one of the
worlds greatest examples of Human transformation with evolutionary acceleration
for the serious spiritual seeker in His cornucopia of wisdom teachings. It
becomes evident from His life and the lives of other great devotees in this
lineage that "obedience and loyalty" to a true Guru results in
greater freedom and creativity of consciousness for the serious and loyal
disciple. It essentially honors the principle of the "student
teacher" relationship for its most effective results. His message was
pluralistic, and original in many aspects. He never made a habit of parroting or plagiarizing the
writings of others, yet gave most of the credit for his concepts and
achievements to his predecessors in lineage.</span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #cccccc;"><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><br />The teaching Yogananda shares with us is based upon a synthesis of Original Yoga from
the Bhagavad Gita, and Original Christianity from the New Testament, and the scientific principles of Raja Yoga - Kriya Yoga. The core
of His generous legacy may be found in His writings, especially His Gita
commentary "God Talks with Arjuna" & his biblical commentary
"The Second Coming of Christ;Resurrecting the Christ within you." As
well as His acclaimed "Autobiography of a Yogi, ôrange cover" and publications of
3 volumes of talks, wisely recorded verbatim by Sri Daya Mata, president of
Self-Realization Fellowship for the last 55 years. Sri Daya Mata, a great
God-realized saint in her own right, successfully directed the continuing
growth and integrity of SRF until her Mahasamadhi November 30, 2010. This
prolific legacy left by the master is no less than A MAJOR GLOBAL
SPIRITUAL DISPENSATION FOR HUMANKIND for the 21st century and beyond. For
Yogananda himself proclaimed both The Bible and the Gita commentaries to be
"new scriptures." I would recommend that these works be used in
various studies of comparative religion and interfaith studies by all serious
scholars of spirituality and theology.</span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><br />These are Divinely
inspired works and teachings which have already immensely benefited the lives
of untold millions around the world. Even for many who admire and appreciate
Yogananda's wisdom but do not follow His Self-Realization Fellowship path, His
work has changed their outlook and their lives. In addition to His
extraordinary life example, the reading and feeling his spirit saturated works
speak for themselves! We are clearly aware that this path is not suited to
everyone, as we all have different needs.</span></i></b></span></div>
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</span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">Paramahansa Yogananda's
personal secretary for several years, Richard C. Wright, once said that not
only did average people hold a profound respect for the Master, but some of the
world's spiritually great personages paid special tributes to him as well. This
begins to create a unique perspective about this modern man of God-Realization
and His world mission.</span><br />
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</span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 20pt;"><span style="background-color: cyan;">One of India's great
spiritual leaders has said of Yogananda,<br />
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"As a bright light shining in the midst of darkness,<br />
so was Yogananda's presence in this world.<br />
Such a great soul comes on earth only rarely,<br />
when there is a real need among men."</span></span></i></b><br />
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</span></span></i></b><b><i><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.yogananda-srf.org/completeworks/Complete_Works_of_Paramahansa_Yogananda.aspx">Paramahansa Yogananda made two types of
declarations regarding His global spiritual mission and the importance of
having Self-Realization Fellowship/YSS as the central authority for His
work,and spiritual succession, and for all His loyal devotees to work from. And
as the main connection to His blessings in the Guru-Disciple relationship. He
said in a letter to Rajarsi in 1935; "To be known by God is
everything. Like Buddha who gave up everything, live only for God,
Self-Realization Fellowship, and Guru's work, and you will attain everlastingness
in heaven."</a></span></i></b><br />
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<i><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><b><span style="font-size: large;">O</span><span style="font-size: medium;">ne of India's great saints. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Ananda Moyi Ma</span><span style="font-size: medium;">, upon meeting Yogananda on His return trip to India exclaimed,"Father, you have come, for the first time I am seeing you in this life."</span></b><a href="http://www.yogananda-srf.org/completeworks/Complete_Works_of_Paramahansa_Yogananda.aspx" style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;"><br />
<br />WHAT PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA WANTED FOR HIS TRUE DEVOTEES<br />
Through Blessings of Kriya Yoga & Self-Realization Fellowship/YSS<br />
<br />
"Self-Realizationists should become dyed in Kriya Yoga.<br />
Those of you who know kriya yoga should<br />
practice it faithfully and help this, your church."[SRF/YSS]<br />
<br />"You should concentrate on Kriya meditation and service to mankind.<br />
The more a devotee does Kriya,the more faithfully he will embrace this path."<br />
<br />"Remember that the church is the hive and God is the honey.<br />
That is why we should avoid too many social activities,<br />
and stressing instead meditation and service to all."<br />
<br />"These teachings will draw real followers to this path,<br />
those who sincerely want God, who will practice Kriya Yoga<br />
and be whole heartedly for SRF, thinking about its welfare<br />
and working for it loyally." by P Y (c) SRF/YSS LA USA<br />
<br />all the above,(C) Self-Realization Fellowship Publishers </a></span></i><b><i><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.yogananda-srf.org/completeworks/Complete_Works_of_Paramahansa_Yogananda.aspx">LA USA</a> </span></i></b><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.yogananda-srf.org/completeworks/Complete_Works_of_Paramahansa_Yogananda.aspx"><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><br />
Well over 100 such declarations may be gleaned from His published writings and
talks. This first class of Yogananda's mission statements will refer to how He wishes to
see the Global dissemination of Kriya Yoga and Yogoda teachings carried out in
this new World Wide Spiritual Fellowship. Through only the one single Mother Center of
Self-realization Fellowship/YSS. He also tells us that that is why He created
it at Babaji's behest. [See Page 410 of the Orange paperback Autobiography of a Yogi.</span></i></b></a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> <a href="http://www.yogananda-srf.org/completeworks/Complete_Works_of_Paramahansa_Yogananda.aspx">The second type of declarations refer his legal
authority/stature as a voice of Reality [Brahman] from which these New Global
Spiritual Revelations resulting from the lineage of the Gurus of
Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Sat-Sangha, are being introduced and
clarified to the world. Paramahansa Yogananda was the chief disciple in lineage
from Mahavatar Babaji of India. Paramahansa Yogananda not only spoke from the
intellect, but mainly from the intuitive awareness omnipresent Reality as
His own his being, His direct life experiences. He was not a psychic as such,
and He rarely spoke from book learning. This process should not be mistaken for
psychic channeling of any kind, a process which is not that reliable or
accurate.<br />
<br />
Yogananda's best known work,</a></span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> "Autobiography
of a Yogi" was first published in 1946, and the complete, updated recent
editions appeared on best-seller lists as recently as 1997 (LA Times)and Spain
Dec 2011. Now printed in at over 30 languages. This enlightening spiritual
classic was chosen in 1999 by 2 independent committees as one of the 100 best
spiritual books published in the 20<sup>th</sup> century. This inspiring
and clearly outstanding SRF (orange cover)publication gives the reader new
insights and reliable direction in the search for Truth, and to experiencing a
deeper awareness and love. It transfers the emphasis of religion from limiting
popular concepts & external ritual, to a conscious intuitive awareness of
the inner Reality. The author takes the seeker from external theory to a
rewarding inner life transforming practice with wonderful results and
experiences that prepares the devotee of any faith to meet his/her needs
under all conditions in this world, and even whatever awaits us beyond this
particular lifetime. While at the same time keeping rules to a minimum
Yogananda's way teaches us the exercise of good judgement by the seeker/devotee.
Just reading this book is in itself a powerful consciousness-raising, life-changing
experience. Don't leave this world without reading it!</span></i></b><br /><!--[endif]--><a href="file:///D:/My%20Web%20Pages/books/autobio.htm"></a><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><br />
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Yogananda’s powerful spiritual classic –Autobiography of a Yogi. </span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";">
For those who can really perceive the advanced concepts and lessons in
Paramahansa Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi there are great revelations and
inspirations to receive. In this extraordinary document from a living Christ,
the author details the most significant aspects and methods needed to reach
true divine Self-Realization. (salvation). One area where many persons get spooked when
first reading this book, are the many and varied ultra natural related
occurrences by the Master. Yet, unlike many other works of this type, the
author does explain in specific chapters and extensive footnotes how these
amazing incidents can clearly take place in our world. He skillfully makes a
great case for seeking and contacting the source of our being. <br />That source is the reality our limited senses is not normally aware of. For those who
have taken the time and effort to further research on the life and works of
Yogananda, such a study provides a considerable evidences from many modern day
witnesses that the many amazing stories in this Autobiography of a Yogi [orange
cover] are indeed very possible and true. Yogananda gives us a living example in this
spiritual guidebook on how to contact Reality –the real God.<br /> For more detailed
instruction, personal assistance, and consultations I strongly recommend the
Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons Course for home study.<br /> This comprehensive
course on advanced Kriya Yoga Meditation will take you as far as you can ever
want to possibly go and be in Samadhi – "the kingdom of heaven" – even before
death. The method and the wisdom is all here in Yogananda’s teachings via his
only organization – Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Sat Sangha [in India].
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";">Also see; </span></i></b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yoganandas-Legacy-Canada/205916809590296"><b>https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yoganandas-Legacy-Canada/205916809590296</b></a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Yogananda's vivid and
detailed descriptions of his experiences in Samadhi (cosmic-consciousness) are
no doubt one of the most believable and articulate in the history of spiritual
literature. One can literally feel His deep and intense devotion while reading
this inspiring work. The Master also gives a us very accurate overview of the
trend/flow and purposes of world religious history, with a sensible and
balanced view, making this book an ideal reference work for those studying
comparative religion. He shows us what to seek and what to avoid, and how
things really work. Few readers come away unchanged after drinking from this
fountain of living water. This was the first time the profound teachings of the
Sanatana Dharma, its yoga philosophy, and Kriya yoga were written about in such
detail in English by a fully accomplished/liberated Yogi. A true manifestation
of the divine presence in this world. It is His poetic spiritual writings in
particular that moves the heart and soul in its breathtaking inspirational
upliftment. See Whispers from Eternity [SRF Publishers LA USA]<br />
Yogananda's writings are correcting many of the strange misconceptions
Westerners have about Hinduism and Christ's teachings, bringing many to see
spiritual matters with new hope, trust, and ecumenicism. The main power of this
book is that it can raise the awareness and appreciation of persons of almost
all faiths while degrading/excluding no one.</span></i></b><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 17.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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informed are still under the false impressions that all Hindus worship idols
superficially, that the Hebrews were the first to recognize one ultimate God,
that the world is 6,000 yrs old, that Jesus was the only Son of God, that there
is only one way or religion that has truth & salvation, and that the earth
is flat, and that we only have one lifetime on earth. Such persons, however
well intentioned and devout, are clearly still locked up in their popular
religio-cultural programming. If you are still a blind victim that has been led
by the blind, here is your challenge to break free of your limited programming.
It happens to all of us, no matter what faith or family you are born into. This
is the great test of life - can we rise beyond it - can we experience life out
of the box as the saying goes? Here is a great example on how people are
awakening; due to the vast amount of evidence revealed in the 20th century on
reincarnation, over 40% of Christians now believe in it. Remember - If you
haven't studied it for a few years, you know little about it, so keep your mind
open! The elimination of this popular belief at the rigged 2nd council of
Constantinople was held from May 5 to June 2, 553 AD, having been called by the
Byzantine Emperor Justinian was essentially a political decision for greater
control of the masses.</span></span></i><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">More about this Autobiography that is changing the world. The wealth of
spiritual guidance and inspiration for every day living in all areas, and the
powerful vibes of the authors living presence in this work are difficult to
fully describe in a brief essay. But one of the outstanding qualities of his
transformational writing was his innate skill in explaining profound matters in
the most practical, simplest, commonsense everyday terms. While at the same
time exposing their most subtle inner truths. Thereby making the search for God
and truth more inspiring, attractive, meaningful, and practical for seekers of
all faiths and walks of life. He also placed great emphasis on using the
scientific approach to understanding spirituality so they could both work
together for the good of all. He promoted Kriya Yoga meditation with devotion
as the greatest practice, to commune with God as the ultimate reality and goal,
which greatly develops the concentration & intuition, & joy, while more
highly fulfilling every aspect of our lives with meaning and purpose.</span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">fter the publication of His original edition of the Autobiography of a Yogi,
Paramahansa Yogananda made a number of major changes to this book prior to new
printings. Such as the addition of the 49th chapter, the removal of 30% of a
page on "world brotherhood colonies", the addition of many new and
important footnotes, as well as a number of other grammatical and spelling
corrections. Most importantly, He also appointed an insightful editor-in-chief
and her skilled successor (monastics whom he personal trained & instructed
for this task, and both of whom had been in that spiritual training with the
Guru for many years, and were well aware of His wishes for the future
vision of His work. And above all, they were fully attuned clearly understood
His teachings), to carry out the editing and publication of all His writings. All copy write of which He bequeathed solely to the Self-Realization
Fellowship. Further changes since 1952, have made the most recent orange
covered SRF editions more fully reflect the clearest teachings/intentions of
the Author, which gives the most reliable direction to all readers and serious
devotees of His sacred path - Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Sat
Sangha.</span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><br /><br /><br />Be sure to read " Undreamed of Possibilities " an interesting and
inspiring online booklet at; </span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.yogananda-srf.org/aboutsrf/UOP-LessonApplcnt.pdf"><="" a=""
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</span></i></b><b style="background-color: white;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 18pt;">Self-Realization
Fellowships Lake Shrine Temple in Pacific Palisades California USA,<br />
The Lake Shrine is located near the west end of Sunset Boulevard and receives
about 100,000 visitors from all religions each year. There is an amazing story
behind how Yogananda received this piece of property as a gift which may be seen on SRF
dvd <br /><br />"</span></i></b><b style="background-color: white;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 20pt;">Two NEW Major </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 20pt;">WORLD SCRIPTURES </span></i></b><b style="background-color: white;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 20pt;">Launched in 1995 and 2004 by </span></i></b><b style="background-color: white;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 20pt;">Self-Realization Fellowship Publishers, LA USA</span></i></b><b style="background-color: white;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";">from; “The Second Coming of Christ; Resurrecting the Christ Within you.” Page
379, © Self-Realization Publishers , 2004, LA USA, NOTE: Is this remarkable
revelatory work the real restoration of what Jesus was ORIGINALLY teaching? It
is also unique that those who choose to work via this path are blessed with the
aid of no less that six divine manifestations.</span></i></b><b style="background-color: white;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 20pt;"><br /></span></i></b><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";">SOME FINAL DECLARATIONS:</span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: #400000; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">The </span></i></b><a href="http://www.yogananda-srf.org/"><b><i><span style="color: purple; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Self-Realization Fellowship</span></i></b></a><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> was officially and
spiritually founded by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1920, and legally incorporated
as a non-profit organization in California USA in 1935, as His sole instrument for
the world wide dissemination of his teachings and the teachings of His divine
lineage. The Master established both a monastic and a householder path to meet
the needs of various devotees. It is the male and female monastics that
essentially run the organization founded by Yogananda, and sustain the purity
and reliability of his teachings. It was no less than a Herculean task that
Yogananda took on. Involving the personal training of monastics and devotees
both in the ashrams and around the world, travelling and teaching all over
America, working on His writings building up the organization and setting the
foundations for the future of this great work. During these critical times he
was not without false detractors. No doubt the personal training of so many
disciples was his most challenging duty, knowing the disappointments that are
so common with the unreliable nature of the some persons. He served as their
mentor, healer, psychiatrist, director, and protector. Some came there with
serious health problems and received so much help. Some of this work was
carried on at great distances. …</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><span style="color: #400000; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">It should be noted here that the
Self-Realization Fellowship </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
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1. Writers often re-tune/rewrite/polish their works to update and refine their
publications. Paramahansa Yogananda did this three times over 5 years before
passing on. He not only added many footnotes and made small corrections, but
also added a full chapter – the 49th chapter[the only true 49th chapter!by the
author], and removed a good part of a page on which he had discussed one of his
great ideals of world brotherhood colonies. And with good reason![he knew
Americans were not ready for this yet. Is that so? Yes, incompetent persons who
started such world brotherhood colonies made mess of the lives of many devotees.
They also began the degradation of changing some of the masters teachings to
suit their own agendas. Beware of them!<br />
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PLEASE NOTE;;; recent non SRF publications of the Autobiography of a Yogi with
blue covers have incorporated a fake 49th chapter and a forward not written by
Yogananda. This chapter was not written or authorized by Paramahansa Yogananda,
and has no connection with Him, his work, or His organization.<br />
However, there are many positive reviews by different magazines and publishers
praising Self-Realization publishers most recent editions with the orange cover
and Yogananda's 49th chapter - see the SRF 60th Anniversary web page to read
these wonderful reviews.<br />
<br />
2. The master disbanded the one main world brotherhood colony at Encinitas in circa
1942, and afterward explained that it would be better for devotees to colonize
around SRF temples and ashrams. This makes a lot more sense in these times, and
at this stage of His orgs development. Time has proven that people were not
ready to form isolated poorly led spiritual communities, there are hundreds of
examples of failed or misguided communities during the 1960’s to the 1990’s,
which either distorted their good ideals, or became someone’s ego trip, or
resulted in traumatic experiences to many followers over many years due to
sexual abuse and false teaching and egotism of one misguided individual in
control of everyone else but Himself[re Ananda]. Some followers were even
victims of mass suicides implemented when the leader saw failure.[Re Jonestown]<br />
A major issue was also the priorities and wisest use of SRF's resources. This
spiritual path has experienced very steady growth, and taking on the involved
task and liabilities of communes would have seriously taken away from the good
services, growth, and duties of the SRF leadership towards the Master's great
work. When, in succeeding years the Self-Realization Fellowship removed the
rest of those lines about spiritual colonies [just before the 1960’s] this had
the result of discouraging thousands of insightful devotees from getting caught
up in a lifestyle that many in western culture were not yet ready for. We
simply did not see the quality of spiritual leadership that would create a
healthy and safe spiritual communities. For some it was a long painful,
learning experience that may in time work. History has made this painfully
clear for too many involved in these communities in many & various ways
already mentioned.<br />
The community ideal as expressed by Yogananda was very good and is still ahead
of its time – yet timing is the second necessary ingredient for success, but
that time may not be right for many years yet! Who knows when?<br />
<br />
Other reasons Paramahansaji reassessed the type of communities at this time in
the West are; by having devotees living in secular communities mixed with other
ordinary people - all would benefit more by exposure to SRF persons and by
devotees keeping their sadhana in a more balanced state. One of the great
principles of Yogananda's teachings are that we must learn to get along with
others and learn from our differences. This way devotees will also avoid the
tyranny and abuse that many persons have been exposed to in said spiritual
communities because of unspiritual/unqualified egocentric leadership. By
persons living near and supporting local temples this will give added strength
and impetus to the growth, cause, and purpose of SRF community centres and
masters work as a whole. Just think of how many millions of persons have heard
of Paramahansa Yogananda via personal contact in communities around temples and
the improved SRF editions of Autobiography of a Yogi, and other outstanding
publications that have flowed from devoted labours SRF Publishers over the last
60+years.<br />
<br />
This is one example of how in tune the masters editors in chief were with the
masters intentions & teachings. This is why he appointed them for this
work. This way has been very good for all devotees. Much if not all claims
about SRF diluting or harming the masters writings is clearly false. It takes
time to get all the facts, and discern dark motives.<br />
<br />
4. In subsequent editions of the Autobiography of a Yogi, there are many
documents on file that indicate changes are in keeping with Yogananda’s wishes
for the direction of His work. Proof of this can be found in the many
testimonials by persons who have read the newer editions and speak of
Yogananda's powerful vibrations in this and many other Self-Realization
Fellowship publications.<br />
<br />
One such testimonial is found on the "reluctant messenger.com web site as
follows."When I first read the Autobiography it was the latest edition
available at Barnes and Noble and it was like a super charged spiritual
meal." ...................................................I gave away my
copy to an individual who was sick, unemployed, lonely, depressed and her life
was going nowhere. Within 9 weeks of receiving the book and beginning her own
regimen of prayer and meditation, her life greatly improved. She is no longer
depressed and she has met and married a man that makes her very happy and cares
for her in every way." I have personally heard of the wonderful changes to
so many lives by those reading many of Yogananda's works published by SRF.
Those who would claim "original" writings have more powerful vibes seem
to be fantasizing. I deeply feel the Masters presence in all recent SRF
publications and the Lesson Course, the regular reading/study of which has
become for me a great way to be in attunement with my Guru.<br />
<br />
5. It is my opinion that nearly all changes made to this spiritual classic are
exactly what the master wanted for his work. And most are consistent with the
directions He was taking before He passed on. No serious teaching or meanings
have been lost or changed in His teachigs. Daya Mata in particular has shown an
outstanding quality of leadership as president of SRF. The only harmful changes
to Yogananda's teachings are taking place by some non SRF groups seeking their
own advantages and organizational growth as they attempt to institutionalize an
non Yogananda approach to this movement.<br />
<br />
6. There is the matter of adding an extra silent “a” to His signature. This too
was needed, as the original spelling of the name Paramahansa without that
middle silent “a” is a pretty well meaningless word in the Sanskrit language. The
original spelling that was used was a provincial Bengali dialectic spelling
where they were dispensing with silent “a’s” in many Sanskrit words. The Master
was anything but provincial!<br />
In the west we wouldn't usually notice or understand the difference. But in
India where Paramahansa is the highest spiritual title – that missing “a”
represents a major degradation for such a Great One who was most deserving of
the said spiritual title. Further, the master was a truly pluralistic/global
teacher/prophet, to reduce him to provincialism by keeping the “original”
spelling is somewhat misleading and a misrepresentation of his teachings and
His true stature. In Sanskrit it is even written as
"Paramahansa"[pure swan].<br />
This change is now proving to be an important blessing to the SRF/YSS work,
especially in India, and will make a great difference in the future, where they
are more fully aware of the said difference and its importance in describing a
status great soul. It is a word, that when properly spelled, denotes one to be
far more than the average monk/Yogi.<br />
<br />
7. The changes SRF editors have made to presentation of this work represents
some interesting spiritual qualities of leadership and lessons for devotees.
Leadership which is not still thinking that Henry Fords model A is better than
more modern automobiles simply because it was one of the “originals.” SRF/YSS
leaders have demonstrated both flexibility and attunement with the masters
teachings.<br />
<br />
8. Great spiritual Masters do change applications/timing of great ideals and
policies, and if you stubbornly keep worshiping what they wrote in the first
editions of early years of policy you are what Yogananda calls a “psychological
antique.”<br />
<br />
Another example of things that change are; in the early days the master gave
some persons unconditional permission to teach Kriya yoga. Shortly before his
maha he stated in writing that Kriya teachers must be annually approved by SRF
President to be authorized teachers of Kriya Yoga. This policy would help to
certify true teachers of high ethical standards and competence. He knew that
some would fall! The point is this- should one “worship” the “original” policy,
or respect the wisdom of the masters final declarations and accept changes He
directed? One must ask oneself here about those who, maintaining outmoded
policy thinking imagine they know better. Those who think they know better are
bringing up accusations that the master never made such directions, they know
nothing about it! I would much rather trust the SRF board and leadership than
those outsiders who have their own little agendas.<br />
<br />
9. The main reasons why certain groups are publishing and promoting the “original”
A/Y and other writings are for profit and for serving their agendas of
expanding organizations of their way of doing things, a way that has been
rather questionable and even against the teachings and wishes of Paramahansa
Yogananda. Since the 1946 Autobiography is already on the net, I think that
more links to it will help avoid allowing any one group using it as a
self-promotion gimmick. Since there is a much better edition still in copyright
I suggest readers read the latest one from Self-Realization Fellowship. You
will find that a deeper study of the masters other writing from a reliable
source [SRF] will clearly support changes made to the Autobiography by
Yogananda and his editors.<br />
<br />
10. Yogananda also let it clearly be known that all of His writing and works
and properties are the sole possession of Self-Realization Fellowship. He wants
all serious devotees to support and work with Self-Realization Fellowship. Yet
the ambiguity of some copywrite law leaves loopholes that are being abused at
times. When you support those who have no regard for the masters wishes you are
contributing to the undermining of his work. Think about it! Are you following
your peers or your guru?<br />
<br />
11. Another example of original has beens; [ideas not recommended]. When Jesus
first began his ministry he continually emphasized that He came to save the
Jews. As it soon became evident that this was not going to happen He
subsequently told his apostles to go and teach the whole world. [the known
world]. But after his ascension they would only baptize mostly Jews [until an
incident with a certain spiritually advanced roman centurion named Cornelius,
and a rooftop revelation to Peter -see Acts 10:1-20 etc]. Following which there
was a conference of several of the apostles in which they agreed that all
believers should be accepted and baptized. It was then that Peter understood
that the Jews were not a favoured or chosen people of some God, and proceeded
to treat all men with equal regard. It was then that they remembered their
master had changed His approach in this matter.<br />
<br />
12. Also consider that early in the ministries of both Jesus and Yogananda
there were a few incidents of miraculous public showmanship, this was soon
discontinued as an unneeded example by both prophets. As Yogananda explained it
– pp –It was attracting the wrong kind of people. Instead of persons who wanted
to know and love God it was attracting spiritually immature persons on power
and ego trips -pp. Then we saw mostly examples of divine power being used in
the healing of sincere devotees, and expressions of great wisdom and spiritual
inspiration more exclusively.<br />
Again, we see here that the more attuned devotee will be able to understand
what the masters intentions/teachings really are if such devotee is not blindly
attached to the first thing he/she sees. And such a wise devotee will not
easily be sidelined by ambitious ego-centered leaders who tell us the “original”
is better because it was first! Being first isn’t everything of even the best
thing. Don’t get caught in it.<br />
<br />
13. There are a few other works that Yogananda completely reworked [eg.
Whispers from Eternity,] and those who worked closely with Him tell us that
even when he came up with a new chant/poem, He would occasionally change it to
improve it for some reason. Should we scrap all the His improved work and say
as the fundies do – never change anything we only respect the original works.<br />
<br />
14. The master said; “I don’t say that I never make mistakes, but all things
will be corrected - ........" etc. No doubt the SRF has made some errors
too, which they have not been afraid to correct where possible. This is part
and parcel with dealing with humans and remaining flexible, as compared to
executives who are rigid and narrow and would always like to be seen as more
perfect than they really are. It is difficult to watch everything in a vast
organization like this.<br />
<br />
15. The master also set up the Self-Realization Fellowship Publications Council
to oversee the work of the editor/publisher and authorize the authenticity of
all publications of the Masters works. Many of the members of this council
spent years with Yogananda and are completely loyal to His work. So the SRF
publications we are reading are not just one persons opinion on what the master
said/wants. Yogananda material published by other organizations do not carry
these important qualifications and safeguards.<br />
<br />
16. Although one could go into many more detailed reasons why specific changes
were made to certain areas of the Autobiography of a Yogi, suffice it to say
that the examples given show the wisdom of SRF editors who were wisely
appointed by the Master, and the latest editions of this spiritual classic will
give readers the best picture of the Masters teachings and directions. Had
Yogananda been in form another ten years or so, no doubt He would have made
many of these changes Himself. He did the next best thing. The SRF quality of
His other edited/published works examined from many aspects speak for
themselves as to the reliability of what this outstanding publisher and its
editors have given us. Their presentations of the works of Paramahansa
Yogananda truly represent the work of a great world Prophet of pure divine
consciousness. Those who have been editing Yoganandas work had the wise
insights and attunement as well as much first hand influence by the master, and
have carried out His work with considerable excellence.<br />
<br />
15. Last of all, we all have different opinions of these things, and until you
are free of the programming that colors your life, and until you are exposed to
other ideas and possibilities, you will not be able to see what is being said
in this essay. This is the spiritual challenge we all face regardless of our
background. Don’t remain all your life as a “ psychological antique ” as master
used to say. No doubt the availability of Paramahansa Yogananda's original
works may be a genuine inspiration to some persons, and even rate historical
significance to others. But it will take considerable intuitive study and
meditation to discern what is truly His work and final teaching. The masters
writing before and after His Nirbikalpa experience in June 1948 becomes more
apparent when reading SRF publications of the Gita and New testament.<br /><br /><br /><br />P</span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: #400000; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">lease note: This page will be
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">"</span></i></b><span style="color: blue;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Of my own free will I give my time to serve you
all. </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">My reward is those souls who really love God and are in tune with this work of
Self-Realization. </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I am not bound or attached to anything; </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">any time I wish to walk out I can do so for I have no illusions of name and
fame — which only means to be beautifully eulogized and then buried. </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Whoever comes, freely I give of my time and my realization. </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">And if you would receive, receive it. </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I am only too glad to give to you, for I know how hard it is to be without the
Infinite Beloved. </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">No matter where I am, you will receive from me that friendship and help. </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The tiger of death is after you, and you must reach Home. </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">If you value your souls, you will make the effort. </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Study the Self-Realization Lessons, Practice the techniques, </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Meditate deeply; and if you sincerely persist for seven years with intense
concentration, </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">you will have such spiritual satisfaction in your life that you will never
forsake or forget this path. </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">So don’t wait. I come only to tell you of that joy. And I ask nothing of you
but that you tune in with me, </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">so that I may give you that joy which is in me even as I talk — that joy of
God.”……………….. </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">By Paramahansa Yogananda, Page 280, The Divine Romance, </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">(c)SRF Publishers LA, USA, 1986 </span></i></b></span></span><br />
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<i><span style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "copperplate gothic bold" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b style="background-color: white;">The Last Guru is a "Living Prophet?"</b></span></span></i></span></i></h2>
<i><b style="font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><i><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">This divine lineage of chief Disciples
flowed via Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya, Swami Sri Yukteswar, to Yogananda. But it
was Paramahansa Yoganandas Mission to globally launch the SRF/YSS Kriya Yoga
path. One of the evidences of this can be found in Lahiri Mahasayas prophecy
shown at the beginning of this essay. The declaration by LH was more than
prophecy - it was a permission to spread Kriya Yoga world wide, a permission
not given to any other person[except by their own dubious claims.] As the
chief disciple in lineage [there is only one chief disciple in every group of
disciples of a given Guru], it was Yogananda's right, authority, and wisdom to
end this branch of His lineage. For which He no doubt had the full approval of
his mentors. Such a procedure of 'closure' was practiced by many other great
prophets, as it squashes the dark opportunistic desires of so many others who
occasionally hijack a new spiritual tradition. And thus create distortions and
confusion as to the intended clarity of such a legacy amongst old and future
devotees. </span></i></b></i><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><i><b style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></i></b></i>
<i><b style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">You will notice that there is always some wannabe "guru" just waiting
to step into a leadership position and show us all how the master should have
done it. </span></i></b><b style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Since the original[living prophet]God-realized spiritual master does not need
to be in the physical body to aid and work with His disciples, and since He
left us also with one of the most comprehensive divine dispensations in world
spiritual history, all disciples have amply inspired, spiritualized material to
carry them to the sacred goal of Self-realization. This is but a bonus along
with the masters grace and continued help. Yet, even before the devotee is
aware of His name, the Living Guru is always guiding, helping, and protecting
us. This eventually leads us to His path and his teachings,(immortalized in the
Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons and other writings from SRF). If these are
faithfully practiced with understanding, Patience, and loyalty, the devotee
will reach that heaven of Self-Realization(salvation)even before death. This is
the promise of every great faith/path and living prophet. </span></span></i></b></i></span><br />
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<i><b style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "copperplate gothic bold" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">FINDING HIS LIVING PRESENCE </span></span></i></b><b style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 20.0pt;"><br /></span></i></b></i></span><br />
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<b><i><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">In a letter to Rajarsi Janakananda from Yogananda, September 19, 1935; </span></i></b></i></b><br />
<b><i style="background-color: white;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">" To be known by God is everything. Like Buddha who gave up everything,
live only for God, Self-Realization Fellowship, and Guru's work, and you will
attain everlastingness in heaven."</span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial unicode ms" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></i></b></i></b><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></i></b></i></b>
<b><i><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">This divine legacy is always accompanied by His
Living presence and blessings, which we know through our Sadhana, our own
enhanced, wonderfully personal spiritual journey, and proven by the testimony
of many devotees. The divine spiritual presence of this sacred legacy is
enhanced not only by the Guru's living presence as experienced via His writings
and SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP LESSONS, but also spiritual quality of the
great leadership which succeeds Him in His one church. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br />There is no secrecy in these lessons, but they are to be kept personal so that
new devotees will not interfere with the spiritual progress of other persons.
Anyone is free to send for them. When the Master said, "when I am gone the
(Self-realization Fellowship) Lessons will be the Guru." Confirmation of
this matter can also be found in Chapter 49 of the Autobiography of a
Yogi,(pages 464-465). He did not imply that these lessons are a replacement for
the Guru, but that they are a living spiritual instrument of the Guru's,
through and by which we remain attuned to his living presence. Through which we
are also able to reach that omnipresent unity of higher consciousness, whereby
we can know that living presence and the holy spirit, which is OM (AUM).
Nothing Yogananda says negates the essential and fundamental law of the
Guru-disciple relationship as the indispensable door to our highest salvation -
God-consciousness. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></i></b></i></b></span></div>
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<b><i style="background-color: white;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Although some teachers balk at the spreading and teaching of Yoga via lessons
at home, many lives are being blessed through this successful innovative
approach to serve the ever-growing numbers of spiritual seekers around planet
earth. The Printed lessons have proven their effectiveness and value over the
last 77+ years for many sincere devotees. As we on this planet evolve, the
numbers of serious God-seekers are growing exponentially. We are clearly
leaving the age where the average person is only interested in thoughts and
things, non functioning ritual and social organization without spiritual
essence. Yet, there is no way to produce a corresponding number of needed
genuine God-realized Gurus to meet the needs of so many. "Saints are not
produced in batches like lawyers"as Yogananda once said. India's wisdom is
now wafting over the earth to bless all who would use it in this springtime of
spiritual renewal. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></i></b></i></b></div>
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<b><i style="background-color: white;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Paramahansa Yogananda's life represents a modern spiritual legacy that left a
plethora of new & practical revelations; One may think it very strange that
a great modern Yoga Master would found an organization, let alone suggest
teaching by correspondence. This new way was part of Yogananda's genius and
flexibility, He knew what was needed in each new situation. His ancient
tradition was always in Guru-disciple system with small ashramas throughout
India, which had its successful origins many millennia before the time of
Christ. But it was not until 1861 that this particular lineage from Mahavatar
Babaji began a new launching, a new approach and method, and brought this Kriya
Yoga [a form of Raja Yoga] to the modern world globally. Now being more
accessible and available than ever to the general public. Releasing it from the
ashramas and monasteries of history to include the average householder. Any
seeker who sincerely wanted to learn and grow at all levels. Yet these are only
a fraction of the forward thinking revelations created by the Great Ones for a
new, maturing, and deeply thirsting spiritual age. Of course, He was also well
aware that it is up to the individual to find the spiritual path that will
fulfill his/her needs in this particular lifetime. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">A more detailed list of Paramahansa Yoganandas innovations and revelations will
appear on this site on another page at a future date.//////////////////// </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></i></b></i></b></div>
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<b><i style="background-color: white;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">"The Master said;"it is foolish to ask; "Will I be able to get
into the kingdom of heaven?" There is no other place you can stay, for
that is your real home. You don't have to earn it. You are already God's child,
made in His image. You have only to tear away the mask of the human being and
realize your divine birthright.</span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">( from page 50, Man's Eternal Quest, by Paramahansa Yogananda, ©
Self-Realization Publishers_see link a bottom) </span></span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "copperplate gothic bold" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 24.0pt;"><br /></span></i></b></i></b></div>
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<b><i><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">A NEW APPROACH FOR A UNIQUE SPIRITUAL
TEACHING</span></i></b></i></b></h2>
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<b><i style="background-color: white;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Regarding
Paramahansa Yogananda's modern global spiritual mission for this age. There is
simply no historical precedent in the history of India's Sanatana Dharma for
this present world cycle. His mission was clear,vast,unique, divinely inspired
and free of the ego and personal ambitions. When the Master arrived in America
in 1920 it became immediately clear to Him that the best way this mission would
fly in the modern world, would be through a centralized organization with clear
and balanced policies and practices. With lessons and books available to the
whole world. Although he prepared all this work it was not until 2004 that the
bulk of His revelation, including two new major scriptures were finally
published. The only delays in the final publication of these monumental works
were the many years of preparation and research given to this project by those
He appointed to do it, great souls who truly understood His mission and
teachings. These two scriptures - one on the Bhagavad Gita and one on the New
Testament are an inspiration to behold, and are both remarkable expressions of
publication excellence as well. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></i></b></i></b><br />
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<b><i style="background-color: white;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">But in no way would this unique church be quite like many previous spiritual
organizations on historical record. Unlike many NRM going back for millenniums,
the SRF managed to avoid being hijacked by any ambitious followers,[these
attempts are still part of human nature and still will occasionally be rearing
its head.] and also avoided splintering of the original organization. It became
a New Religious Movement bringing many new methods and approaches, free of
dogmatism, vain claims, false prophecies, and suffocating exclusiveness. It is
based upon ancient time tested teachings designed to help us achieve the
immortal goal of Self-Realization (salvation) through grace and self-effort in
this life[or a succeeding lifetime]. A society that, even before it's
incorporation could point to its own illustrious lineage of divine Avatars,
saints, and great devotees. The Self-Realization Fellowship does not fit in the
categories of "new age" movements or "cults", a word with
its modern negative connotations. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Some, for their own reasons have been promoting their own brand of Kriya Yoga,
claiming they have the real thing. [they are often adding hatha yoga postures
as part of the Kriya yoga practice routine.] This would be difficult to prove
as it is said that even Lahiri Mahasaya reduced originally received Krya Yoga
practice to its basics. At any rate, the results of Yogananda's teaching of
this Kriya method has definitely produced results in loyal devotees that speak
for themselves. It Works! </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></i></b></i></b></div>
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<b><i><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">One part of Paramahansa Yogananda's mission was to bring a balanced, relevant,
and much needed clarified spiritual message to mankind, with new and original
methods/approaches in modern contexts and expression. A message free of
exclusivism, dogmatism, and arrogance. To be presented in what was to become
the world's most commonly spoken language, needing a minimum of scriptural or
language translation, thereby helping this message maintain a more universal
clarity. </span></i></b></i></b><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></i></b></i></b>
<b><i><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">The framework He chose for this dispensation were the mystical
scriptures of the New Testament and the Bhagavad Gita. Some may contest the
authenticity or value of these ancient records. Both of these documents have
served humanity's spiritual needs for millennia, and still contain many valid
treasures, as valid as any revelation since they were first introduced. Because
time & man can ravage so many things, Paramahansa Yogananda's revelation
was to bring out the hitherto lost meanings,facts, and values of these ancient
texts. Although this same attempt has been made by a number of others in the
last few centuries, Yogananda's commentaries and teachings on these matters can
be seen as unique and enlightening, and very complete. The Masters elucidations
prove the perennial value and agreement of these documents. There will always
be a world of a difference between the work of academics/theologians and true
God-knowing souls. It is also a credit to the Hindu tradition that considers
the value & usefulness of what is written equally as important as any
possible historical verifications. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Fresh, inspiring directions and concepts await the new seeker reading His
works. </span></i></b></i></b></span><br />
<b><i style="background-color: white;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />There have been numerous claims in previous centuries by would-be prophets [NRM
leaders]. There were so many who claimed they were especially chosen to reveal
the original teachings of other past prophets. Yogananda's work & life
appear outstanding in comparison to many of these. When one reads the SRF publications
of His inspired writings and talks, the effect is no less that uplifting and
life changing in every way. Especially if one follows up on His teachings with
daily effort and loyalty. It will be many, many, centuries into the future
before evolving mankind will be able to even suggest that this revelation seems
out of date, or needs modernizing again. It is the nature of a great spiritual
revelation that it is initially centuries ahead of its time when it appears.
Divine inspiration of this quality is not easily superseded by trendy popular
changes. Even then - this sacred path will still be fully valid for ones
salvation which can happen even before death of the body. </span></span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></i></b></i></b></div>
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<b><i style="background-color: white;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Paramahansa Yogananda not only did most of his own spiritual writing, He was
most wise in having the foresight to train editors who understood His teachings
and were attuned with Him spiritually. Divine persons who were able to adjust
to the evolution of that which they witnessed in the development of the
expression of His ideas over time. Thus publishing future works which accurately
expressed an excellent presentation of his total message/legacy for the world. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></i></b></i></b></div>
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<b><i style="background-color: white;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">He came to clearly show us the essential and underlying truths upon which all
true religion is based, concepts that will bring peace to this troubled world
only when major reformations occur in said religions. The real inner worship
which is based upon devotion and scientific Yoga Pranayama techniques
(mental-energy-control), and is proving to be the primary blessing for this
age.</span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></i></b></i></b></div>
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<b><i style="background-color: white;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Yogananda brought us a more balanced view of life and the spiritual that is a
sure and very direct route to salvation, than the doubtful meandering
labyrinths of theology hemmed in by the strictures of dogmatism. He showed us
how to respect all true spiritual paths as many hued lights on the path of the
spirit, while giving our loyalty and full attention to whichever one we would
choose to work with. Directing the seeker from scattered eclectic approaches to
a more concentrated enduring relationship with this living Masters path. One
God-realized Guru can take us farther than 100 well intended philosophers, or a
thousand blindly programmed clerics. And even much farther than our own
subjective imaginings of where we think we are in the universal scheme. With
the power of our own wills plus the wisdom and grace of the great ones we now
have all the tools needed to reach our highest potential, as it is
written,"Ye are God's." </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></i></b></i></b></div>
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<b><i style="background-color: white;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Yogananda reintroduced the concept of personal growth based upon each ones own
learning and experiential needs, rather than only as sets of fixed rules. He
came from a tradition that was pretty well free of dogmatism. While explaining
the better ways of and reasons for following the basic universal laws of
harmonious living. He encouraged devotees to exercise their good judgment leading
to a better moral life. His unique legacy covers a vast range of how to live
principles and self-improvement methods for personal spiritual growth and
salvation [as some call it]. The master tells us that we are all left to make
those final choices as we learn and grow mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Reflecting the free will of the devotee. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></i></b></i></b></div>
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<b><i><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">His emphasizing and demonstrating of many new ways of making religion more
scientific and less mysterious, more practical and less superstitious, more pluralistic,
finds wide appeal with today's better informed world consciousness.</span></i></b></i></b><br />
<b><i style="background-color: white;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br />Paramahansa Yogananda clarified many, many long-misunderstood, misrepresented,
and hidden scriptural meanings, which for centuries had baffled the leaders and
followers of many various religious movements. This was done from the mystical
level using the intuitive spiritual awareness, rather than and
intellectual/academic methods. Fully resulting in explanations that make much
more sense accompanied by better results for the individual and society. His
own life clearly testifies to His connection to the great source of truth - the
universal Reality which many call God. These revealed concepts are at the same
time consciousness enhancing, enlightening, balanced, harmonizing and progressive. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></i></b></i></b></div>
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<b><i style="background-color: white;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><span style="font-size: medium;">He did not come to necessarily start a new religion, but to instead show as
clearly as possible the universal truths underlying all true religions,
concepts which have an underlying unity of meaning and purpose. With
harmonious/pluralistic basics that can bring us all together while not
denying/devaluing the validity of the uniqueness and value of our own
traditions. And those who are keen enough to grasp the real import of His great
and timely message will be forerunners of a growing ecumenical global Interfaith
cooperative movement leading to a true world brotherhood, and a greater chance
for lasting world peace. Not by everyone following the same religion, but by
awakening to the highest teachings within each and every true faith/path.</span></span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></i></b></i></b><br />
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<b><i style="background-color: white;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";">To show how the teachings of many great faiths are universal Paramahansa
Yogananda wrote very enlightening commentaries on major scriptures from their
inner meanings at the mystical level - the level of the "True Religion in
every faith". These writings are described further on elsewhere on these
pages. In these and other works He created a fresh array of innovative and
motivating approaches to inspire humanities sense of well-being, peace, and
religious cooperation, rather than claims that would create division & conversion.
Teaching that Everyone's first duty is convert oneself(not others) to the
wisdom that one professes to believe in, before attempting to convert others to
it. This takes a great deal of time and effort and would make our spiritual
efforts far more rewarding. Keeping in mind that we must change ourselves very
deeply before professing to know how to change others. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";">In all of his prolific writings you will not find a slur or hint of prejudice
against anyone else’s person, faith, prophet, nationality, or spiritual path.
This respectful attitude and universal love flows naturally not only from His
pluralistic Hindu roots, but also from His unprejudiced Yogic training and
base, and from His sense of oneness with all other beings. Although, like all
true mystics, Paramahansa Yogananda was also a great teacher who claimed no
limiting sectarian identity for Himself. He showed us the true balance between
maintaining our individuality while at the same time developing our sense of
community, two vital and essential elements for a better world and our own
personal development. This was mainly accomplished by basing His
Self-Realization Fellowship on a different footing with a high level of quality
spiritual leadership. An impeccable devoted forward-looking and versatile
leadership which has carried on till this day with great insight for the
benefit of all who would truly work with the Masters path. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";">His main message was one of Grace, Divine love, Kriya Yoga, and self-effort
& scientific Yoga meditation as a way to know God and experience intuitive
guidance for a better life. There was not a single important life area He left
unexplained, as an aid in making our search for truth more successful,
practical, and life fulfilling and SELF-TRANSFORMATIVE for each devotee.</span></i></b></i></b><br />
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<b><i><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> From
the very moment a true GURU introduces himself to you, through temporary
obedience He brings you to the greatest freedom humans have ever known. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><span style="font-size: medium;">These are only a few of the reasons that Paramahansa Yogananda stands out as an
unparalleled modern spiritual prophet. The quality of His life tells us the
rest! </span></span></i></b></i></b></span></div>
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<b><i style="background-color: white;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></i></b><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "copperplate gothic bold" , "sans-serif";">THE DIVINE PLAN </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "copperplate gothic bold" , "sans-serif";">IT'S TIMING AND EXECUTION </span></i></b></span></i></b><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "goudy old style" , serif;"><br /></span></span></i></b></i></b>
<b><i><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "goudy old style" , serif;">Although this is a most effective Yogic
tradition of the living Masters of India, Yogananda's legacy represents a
unique/unparalleled mission never before attempted by the seers of the Sanatana
Dharma (Hinduism, is a Greek misnomer). This was the first(a historically
recorded) major foray to spread Kriya Yoga and the Sanatana Dharma to the world
far outside of India in this form was ever undertaken. Paramahansa Yogananda
was trained and chosen for this task for many good reasons. Not only was He a
natural born teacher, but His high degree of Self-Realization consciousness and
divine love did indeed make him a most suitable candidate for this world
mission. Previously (and still today) many would venture to India by land or
sea, to learn about this advanced spirituality from these Christlike Hindu
Yogis. They then returned to the Mediterranean and other areas to bring home
and share their "new teaching". Pythagoras, Appolonius of Tyana, and
Jesus are only a few of these examples. </span></span></i></b></i></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "goudy old style" , serif;"><br /></span></span></i></b></i></b>
<b><i><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "goudy old style" , serif;">The Hindus, who had for the last
several thousands of years valiantly sustained themselves against and dark
range of often intolerant, violent, arrogant, power-hungry and aggressive, militant,
political, and missionary invaders- had more civilized offerings to give in to
mankind in return. It was through the Great Avatar and divine savior, Adi
Shankara, who reinvigorated Hinduism's eternal wisdom in circa 700 AD, that
contributed greatly to the sustaining Hinduism's ageless vitality in the face
of many uncivilized attacks/invasions. The miracle of his divine
work/dispensation has now stood the test or time and is now [in the 21st
century]just beginning to sweep the world as various forms Yoga. Shankara was a
truly one of mankind's greatest saviors who sought no glory for
himself. Shankara succeeded in doing for the Hindus what Jesus could not
accomplish for the Hebrew race - establishing a widely accepted progressive
reformation and restructuring of the sub-continents Vedic based
religio-spiritual concepts. </span></span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "goudy old style" , serif;">He accomplished this without starting a new religion!WOW -Another rare gem from
India. By establishing 21 monastic lineages for monastics & mystics he
effectively transferred the centre of power from the priesthood to those who
were truly the advanced spiritual leaders. He established four centers of open
administration throughout the Holy land. Shankara accomplished this peaceful
and co-operative transition without starting a new religion - a rare and most
noteworthy achievement in the recorded History of religion. Shankaras great
legacy has enabled the Sanatana Dharma of India to remain alive and vibrant
throughout 600 years of Buddhist missionary work, 1400 years of Islamic
invasions & persecutions, and 300 years of European imperialism and
associated missionary efforts. His extraordinary mission was successfully
completed when He passed on at the age of 32. </span></span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "goudy old style" , serif;"><br />The many monastic orders Lord Shankara began, incorporating the most effective
and wonderful ancient unparalleled Yogic institution of the Guru-disciple
relationship, founded by Sri Adi Shankara were no doubt one of the first
examples of a wide-ranging successful organizational efforts within India's
Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism)in the Indian sub-continent. These vibrant and noble
monastic lineages are still functioning and productive today and are now going
global. Paramahansa Yogananda Himself was a member of one of these elite
monastic traditions. Now has the lotus blossom opened and the sweet scent this
greater work has barely just begun,wafting it's fragrance of divine light,
love, and wisdom around the world. This is the real fountain of youth that had
inspired many of earth's wandering explorers for centuries. This is the opening
up of the "Holy Spirit'OMMMM that will move the members of all faiths a
great step forward in the third millennia. </span></span></i></b></i></b></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: white; color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif;">India and Yoga had to wait until the
scientific knowledge of the outside world was evolved enough to receive and
understand these higher teachings, only publicly hinted at by other great
prophets of the past. This eternal wisdom is now being delivered in spirit
saturated words and living examples via Hindu yogis and others of India. It is
interesting to note that much of the preparation for this Yoga based
revelation, was earlier assisted by the Hindu numeral systems and higher
mathematics brought to Europe from India via Muslim scholars over a millennium
ago. The Muslims were not inclined to put this knowledge to quite the same uses
as the European world did. That is another long discussion. All the great
religions have done their part in the preparation for this 20th century
revelation of divine pluralism and Kriya yoga. </span></span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">It is evident from history, and the truth revealer of father time, that no one
religion was ever meant to be the exclusive savior of mankind or single bearer
of all truth. Nor has any one religion a monopoly on truth. And all the
oratorical bragaddocio and seemingly holy books will never make it so! The
above example clearly demonstrates one of the wonderful ways all religious
paths are all unwittingly contributing to the enhancement of humankind's
evolutionary growth towards self-realization in all areas of life. Some blindly
and fanatically and others with insight and wisdom. All contributing their
portion to the feast of global wisdom and human understanding. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This Self-Realization movement is the real "Unity in diversity" the
world needs, as it does not require that all others become converted to any one
way achieve that Unity - or to be worthy of Salvation. It does not boast about
being "some Gods only way" manipulated by fundamental power brokers.
It does not encourage the blind to lead the blind. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Since the idea of progressive revelation applies in only very limited ways to
specific cultures at specific times in history, it should be no surprise that
Yogananda's new Self-Realization dispensation is taken mainly from the inspired
revelations of Krishna and Jesus, which were delivered to far more advanced
cultures than some later spiritual revelations/dispensations. So profound are
these documents [even todays remnants of them], that their quality and level of
advanced teachings are still clearly evident. Hence a great number of great
persons in many nations have adopted the Bhagavad Gita as their life's
inspiration and guide in modern times.[eg Ralph Waldo Emmerson, Thoreau, Schopenauers </span></span></i></b></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: white; color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">etc.</span></span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "tiffany hv bt" , "serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP </span></span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Mystical Path of Kriya Yoga</span></span></i></b></span></i></b><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "new times roman" , "serif";"><br /></span></i></b></span></i></b>
<b><i><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "new times roman" , "serif";"> NEW HOPE FOR WORLD UNITY &
BROTHERHOOD </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><span style="font-size: small;">Only One Church was established by Mahavatar Babaji's illustrious spiritual
lineage through Paramahansa Yogananda.<This Church alone bears the unbroken
direct link to this illustrious line of Gurus. BR</span></span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Paramahansa Yogananda changed from the
ancient Yoga tradition of smallish groups suited to ashram life only, and began
His new Spiritual global Society, the Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Sat
Sanga early in the twentieth century. It appears from His work and teachings
that this is the only church/organization that Yogananda ever established, and
He never implied that there should be any other branches or offshoots to this
great dispensation of Kriya Yoga from, or beside the Self-Realization
Fellowship/YSS. Such a direction, however a part of human nature, is counter
productive to the purpose and integrity of launching a fresh and advanced
spiritual/mystical religious movement. Such divisive tactics are left for the
lesser teachers to make their own ego-logos as they ride the masters wave of
global growth. </span></i></b></span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></i></b></span></i></b>
<b><i><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Unfortunately this aspect of human nature is attempting to
distort some of the masters teachings and will ultimately lead to the forming
of various cults, something which Yogananda Himself sought to carefully avoid.
With the idea of dispensing his mission from one central source only, Yogananda
was hoping to minimize the fate of those who are splintered and divisive. When
a few attempted to go their own way and do this, he simply gave his blessing
& never mentioned their names again. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></i></b></span></i></b></span></div>
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<b><i style="background-color: white;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Of course there will always be other persons/groups claiming to be someones
most official spokespersons, however invalid and ego based such claims usually
are. This part of the human scene will always accompany new movements. He
personally supervised the publication of some of His writings, and left ample
detailed instructions for His appointed editors in chiefs to complete the
needed enhancements and final,accurate publishing/presentation of all of His
other major works . There is now more than enough already written by the Master
while He was writing, for anyone to now compare and determine whether or not
later publications are true to His teachings and intentions. I urge devotees to
do research to better understand how SRF leadership has continued to be
extremely true to the true work and message of Paramahansa Yogananda over the
years. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></i></b></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">A common error by some devotees is to cling to various inaccurate portions of
His earlier editions of some books/approaches which He himself revised. This is
sometimes done only in the effort to use public domain writings to further
their own ambitions. To further guarantee the purity of His legacy, he
personally appointed a number of loyal monastics to oversee all new
publications, this is the Self-Realization Fellowship Publications Council. It
was clearly his expressed wish/policy to have Self-Realization Fellowship be
His sole publisher of all the writings/lessons of His great legacy. So in this
whole process with great foresight the master has arranged a number of
effective safeguards so that what one reads from His church will be true to His
teachings. </span></i></b></span></i></b><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></i></b></span></i></b>
<b><i><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif";"><span style="font-size: medium;">This great work is being carried out right on schedule and with outstanding
publishing quality and credibility. </span></span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The authenticity of this prime singular
branch and many down line disciples of the Great Modern Prophet Lahiri Mahasaya
has a long history to support it. It was Lahiri Mahasaya Himself who told
Yogananda's mother, "Your son will be a yogi. As a spiritual engine of a
train He will carry many souls to God's kingdom." During His launching of
Kriya Yoga in India, he also farbad any of his disciples from starting any
organizations, as this unique role was being reserved for someone very special,
to be executed on a scale previously unpracticed by Yogis. The denial for
starting organizations by Lahiri Mahasaya was not to honor any yogic tradition.
This becomes especially significant when we find that a number of these
disciples had gone well beyond the stature of sainthood, reaching even beyond
the achievement of Nirbikalpa Samadhi. That complete liberation where ones
spiritual stature is equivalent to that of Jesus or Krishna. Those who have
returned as Avataras. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Quite a number of them could have been great saviors in their own right. So the
whole Plan and procedure of this lineage was carefully and effectively executed
over a good period of time with true success. Yet even the most excellent plans
in this world are not immune to the ravages of misunderstanding and opportunism
of human nature. </span></i></b></span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></i></b></span></i></b>
<b><i><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Because the ideas and the methodology of Paramahansa Yogananda
were so advanced and effective, a number of ambitious teachers are copying
Yogananda's work and methods, including the establishing of their own
organizations to promote their versions of the Kriya Yoga teachings. This
effort was sometimes launched for the sole purpose of strengthening their own
positions for wealth, name and fame. And others wished to genuinely continue
their legitimate lineage tradition from Lahiri Mahasaya with their versions of
this work. This is of course all a very natural development in this world, and
happens in all NRMs. A real problem begins to occur only when some of these
teachers make dubious claims, and use procedures which are not in the better
interests of new devotees and the true yoga spiritual traditions.</span></i></b></span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></i></b></span></i></b>
<b><i><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> The most vain
claims have gone something like this -"I am your new channel to God",
or" the master cannot help you any more," or " I am the only
true living authority for Yogananda's work." </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Master did say," there is room enough in this world for all."
While at the same time he cautioned us about unqualified and false teachers.
Although there are many true and wonderful paths in this world through which
the seeking devotee can reach God-realization, each one of us still bears that
final responsibility to make well informed choices and wise decisions. The
chief quality of spiritual discrimination is the ability to tell the unreal
from the real! </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">It is of course traditional in the Sanatana Dharma to respect the rights of
others to peacefully co-exist with respect towards others doing similar work.
There is only a problem with a few who might forget about showing that respect
and tolerance for other groups, and may betray the essence of tolerance,
truthfulness, and love that these teachings emphasize. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Although one might consider a development of many paths normal and natural with
a new message, there are some teachers who were not satisfied with just
usurping and copying. Some actually took it upon their overheated ambitiousness
to try to falsely discredit Yogananda, His church, and even a number of his
disciples. </span></i></b></span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></i></b></span></i></b>
<b><i><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">It is fortunate that so many had lived and worked so closely with
the Master. Both persons in and outside of His church testify to his impeccable
and noble character, and His unmistakable spiritual presence. It was also the
publics' reception of his work, which stands as another witness to his
greatness as a divine being. Many who were not even part of His spiritual path
gave considerable praise to His divine qualities. The main responsibility for
this missions future success was clearly given to Paramahansa Yogananda as the
chief disciple in lineage, and now rests with the organization that He
founded. </span></i></b></span></i></b></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">These challenges to Paramahansa Yogananda's claim of final expression as
authentic source of this spiritual dispensation is happening on three fronts. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">(1)Some Fundamentalists, both in India and America find His claims and new
ideas difficult to live with. Some of these persons may feel threatened with
this new synthesis of the Yoga Science From Krishnas and Jesus teachings. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">(2)A few of those whom He trained, eventually had serious desires to go their
own way, do their own things ,and begin their own spiritual paths. It is possible
they did not clearly grasp the full essence of his great mission and the
important part they could have directly played within it by remaining with and
working through Yogananda's Self-Realization Fellowship. It is part of human
nature to have many different expressions of each dispensation, each creative
expression will hopefully contribute something to those needing to feel a part
of this great dispensation. </span></i></b></span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></i></b></span></i></b>
<b><i><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The novice Devotee must decide by which avenue he
will move forward or backwards. Not all teachers are the same, few are living
examples of the words they speak. Chela beware! </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">(3)Various other yogis and teachers from India who were down line successors
from Lahiri Mahasaya and/or Swami Sri Yukteswar. Some of these teachers are
still following the Guru-disciple tradition of India, and do not easily accept
all the changes brought about in the West by Paramahansa Yogananda. </span></i></b></span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></i></b></span></i></b>
<b><i><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This is religion, not politics. So just because someone was hanging around a
Master is not necessarily a final criteria for authority and greatness. Only
his/her own true achievements and the life he/she has lived will be a proper
witness to whom you are dealing with. Has that person lived a life of truth or
of falsehood? Has that person used others or served others? Those who are truly
God-realized Master's, those who can show you the way and aid you are really
the true Living masters, even after death they are still "living
Masters", and will still be able to help truly serious devotees via the
normal tradition if the disciple is attuned and is truly ready for such a
rigorous training. Yet there are a number of ambitious persons who are
attempting to establish their positions as spiritual masters, not by
achievement, but by using the questionable tactics and spurious claims, false rumors,
misleading presentations re Kriya Yoga and it's dispensation, etc. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Many persons, believing that there may be some great advantage to be near a
physical teacher, and unaware of the downside, are continually misled by
eloquent talk and charisma into thinking many are true gurus or yogis who are
not. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Many claim to be - but few really are! </span></i></b></span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></i></b></span></i></b>
<b><i><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The new devotees who can tell who is and
who is not are very rare. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">But when the true Master is not in the body he/she has more power to help the
devotee, and also this decreases problems of being exposed to the opportunism
of others via their personality and Charisma. Therefore new devotees are will
not be so easily distracted by ambitious personalities who are yet unrealized. A Master out of the body gives us more opportunity to study his recorded life in
this world of great tests, and if it is a truly great life, then we will more
accurately know who we are dealing with. As impressive as someone sounds and
appears, they sometimes fall very quickly, or will eventually leave. You still
end up with a Guru out of the body either way. There is a serious reason for
this same situation that we all face. This way one has more time to examine
& study the new way, the new Guru, the new ideas. It all ends up this way
because it is the best way for our spiritual growth. There is a valuable
message here for all of us! </span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">In the meantime, until one is mature enough to learn and work on ones own,
various teachers(not Gurus) are sought out by the devotee. When one is really
mature enough for a Guru-disciple relationship, it will not matter whether the
Master has a body, only God-realization is now important criteria of a true
Guru. These teachers come in many forms such as books(data sources), internet,
people, life experiences & communications. </span></i></b></span></i></b></span><br />
<b><i><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial unicode ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We should be able to learn as much from what Paramahansa Yogananda did as we do
from what He said. This will begin to give us the bigger picture. Again, it
does take some time to really understand something about the life of another
being. The novice devotee should always keep in mind that his/her mind is still
seeing most things through the dark cultural/religio programming of dark
colored glasses. </span></i></b></span></i></b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "zapfellipt bt" , "serif"; font-size: 18.0pt;">Paramahansa Yogananda tells us that;</span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "zapfellipt bt" , "serif";"><span style="font-size: small;">"Self-Realization is the knowing-in
body, mind and soul- that we are one with the omnipresence of God; that we do
not have to pray that it come to us, that we are not merely near it at all
times, but that God's omnipresence is our omnipresence ; that we are just as
much a part of Him now as we ever will be. ............. All we have to do is
improve our knowing." </span></span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "zapfellipt bt" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">(Sayings of Paramahansa Yogananda, ©</span></i></b><a href="http://yogananda-srf.org/aboutsrf/index.html" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "zapfellipt bt" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Self-Realization publishers)</span></i></b></a></span></div>
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</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "tahoma" "," serif "; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: " "times new roman" "; mso-fareast-font-family: " "times new roman";">The Master said:<br />
</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "tahoma" "," serif "; font-size: 20.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: " "times new roman" "; mso-fareast-font-family: " "times new roman";">"The Church is the Hive, God is the
Honey"</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "tahoma" "," serif "; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: " "times new roman" "; mso-fareast-font-family: " "times new roman";"><br />
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This is what Paramahansa Yogananda said about churches, August 22, 1933.<br />
</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">”</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "new times roman" "," serif "; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: " "times new roman" "; mso-fareast-font-family: " "times new roman";">Every church does good, and for that I love them all. They will truly
fulfill their high calling when they become places of God-communion.<br />
They should be like hives, filled with the honey of God-realization.”;</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "new times roman" "," serif "; font-size: 16.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: " "times new roman" "; mso-fareast-font-family: " "times new roman";"><br />
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Paramahansa Yogananda on Healing part 1.<br />
</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 16.5pt;">”</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "new times roman" "," serif "; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: " "times new roman" "; mso-fareast-font-family: " "times new roman";"><br />
</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "goudy old style" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">“No matter how effective one’s powers of
healing, they are limited as compared to the infinite healing power of God.
Hence, instead of merely commanding one’s own healing powers, one should set
himself apart from the ego and invoke the unlimited divine power of God to flow
through himself as a clear channel. In the practice of healing oneself and
others, one should be sure of divine communion, and then completely absorb
oneself in God preceding the attempted performance of every healing. A divine
healing can take place only when the healer serves as a perfect medium though
which God’s omnipotence can flow without obstruction. Egotism and loud
declaration, and self-adulation, such as, “I healed her,” or “God is working
through me,” should be strictly avoided both in speech and mind, let the
all-knowing God declare His power in the self-evident healing.”<br />
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Even a sincere devotee, if not truly one with God by Self-Realization, can have
traces of ego hiding in him undetected when he puts himself forward as a healing
instrument and says to the sick, “Be healed by God’s power.” But the superman,
having transcended all separating egotism in actual God-union, speaks from
perfect humility eve when he declares, “I say unto thee, arise and be healed.”
Here, “I” signifies “God Alone” which the realized saint feels within himself.<br />
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From; “The Second Coming of Christ; Resurrecting the Christ within You.” Pages
423-424, By Paramahansa Yogananda, Self-Realization Publishers 1994, LA
USA<br />
</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "new times roman" "," serif "; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: " "times new roman" "; mso-fareast-font-family: " "times new roman";"><br /></span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "new times roman" "," serif "; font-size: 16.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: " "times new roman" "; mso-fareast-font-family: " "times new roman";">Paramahansa Yogananda on Teachers & Gurus; part 1<br />
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Devotees Relationship With The Guru.<br />
"Direct association with a God-Realized man of wisdom may be through
personal contact or through deep meditation. The important point is to attune
your consciousness with His. When you are in tune with a great soul who loves
God, that attunement eventually changes your life in the most wonderful way.
Your will does not become enslaved; it becomes expanded. "This is the
difference between attunement with an ego-centered person and being in tune with
a true Guru. The magnetism of a God-realized soul will put you in tune with the
magnetism of God." From;Journey to Self-Realization, Paramahansa
Yogananda, Self-Realization publishers LA USA<br />
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“Obedience to the Guru is necessary for attunement with his wisdom. It is not
slavery to follow the wishes of a God-realized Guru, because his wish gives
independence and freedom. A true Guru is the servant of God, carrying out His
plan for your liberation. Realize this, and you will always obey, until you
find perfect freedom in Spirit." --Paramahansa Yogananda,
"Self-Realization Magazine" © SRF Publishers LA USA<br />
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Loyalty; "Always associate with those who are loyal to God and the Great
Gurus and you will find your life becoming the highest type of life. Be true to
the truth of Self-Realization teachings and you shall find your life filled
with the glory of Spirit, with the effulgence of the Almighty."
--Paramahansa Yogananda, Lecture © SRF Publishers LA USA<br />
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It was at a very youthful age that I was attracted to the study of<br />
comparative religions. Out of this search of years for a<br />
better way, I was eventually directed to the life and work of<br />
Paramahansa Yogananda, founder of the Self-Realization Fellowship/YSS.<br />
At that time my disposition was one of serious anti organization<br />
and strong independence - not seeking any kind of spiritual teacher.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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When, after 6yrs of seeking, the LIVING
prophet Paramahansa Yogananda<br />
introduced himself to me through a
book written about Him, it became <br />
immediately evident that through a series of very exact influences over
the years<br />
in my life, it was He alone who had been directing my steps and<br />
education for several years in the great quest of the Spirit. This is what<br />
Living Gurus do even after they pass on. They do not need a body.<br />
At that moment, although I was in sort of a state of shock,<br />
I knew both intellectually and intuitively that Yoganandaji was the One.<br />
It was 1958 and I clearly felt His
living presence radiating from this wonderful<br />
publication from SRF, “The Master Said,” by Paramahansa Yogananda.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">This inspiring volume is now titled, “Sayings of Paramahansa Yogananda”<br />
I took the SRF lessons course but momentarily hesitated re<br />
receiving Kriya Yoga, and only through a little reflection and<br />
some wise guidance from SRF Mother Center did I decide to<br />
go for it! Eventually I experienced all the good that comes from<br />
listening to the Guru. The Guru opens the doors to real freedom<br />
and self-empowerment. He created this organization, this sacred<br />
community, for a divine purpose. The soul of Babaji’s spiritual <br />
community is Self-Realization Fellowship/ YSS. And it was due to the devoted<br />
work and loyalty of many monastics and others who serve SRF that we can all
enjoy<br />
the great benefits of their publications, personal guidance, initiations
into SRF <br />
advanced Kriya yoga, retreats, counseling, and the many blessings that millions<br />
have known through various contacts with
the life and work of Yogananda<br />
through Yogananda’s only church – the Self-Realization Fellowship/YSS.<br />
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For those of you who are still searching for a spiritual path<br />
and salvation in God-Realization. I give my personal testimony<br />
that if you are attracted to this sacred path, Yogananda, a<br />
Living Guru, still provides all that you will ever need to reach your goals.<br />
Be it greater creativity, self-empowerment, happiness, enlightenment through <br />
advanced Kriya Yoga, understanding and getting along harmoniously with others,<br />
inner psychological and spiritual healing, success, or<br />
cosmic consciousness. Between the SRF/YSS Lessons Course<br />
and other SRF/YSS publications, and the blessings and guidance promised by <br />
Yogananda to all SRF Kriyabans – it is all there. And this all<br />
comes with personal counseling and guidance from SRF/YSS<br />
monastics, ministers and other staff members always helpful.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Nowhere did our gurus say that “after you learn such and such<br />
you need to find another path to take you further.” That is not<br />
the way it works the Guru/discipleship system works, and any such<br />
talk is by those desperately seeking power and more followers.<br />
The record shows that without doubt, what the master left us<br />
works for all attuned sincere and loyal devotees. In fact, Yogananda<br />
once said;” I you will do only 5% of what I have shown you, you will <br />
find God in this life.” <br />
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With the right effort, loyalty, and attunement you will find it all in
the<br />
SRF/YSS masters and teachings. These teachings supply<br />
many important elements that have been missing from<br />
most popular religious movements for a long, long, time.<br />
It is this most advanced “science of religion” that makes all<br />
the difference in the world, and the living example of such<br />
divinely advanced leadership that we have seen in<br />
SRF/YSS lineage in both India and America.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This Spiritual Legacy [a divine global dispensation] will</span><br />
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will surely go a long way to bringing peace, unity, and understanding<br />
to this divided world for future millenniums.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>ANANDA; a community misled by Walters.</i></span><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt;">
There was a time many years later that I met J Donald Walters</span><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt;">
on about 3 occasions. Around circa 1979 I was driving through</span><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt;">
California after attending the wonderful SRF World Convocation</span><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt;">
My family and I had the opportunity to visit Ananda up near</span><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt;">
Grass Valley/ Nevada City area. We stopped there as I was</span><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt;">
considering getting involved in some kind or spiritual community.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt;">
I must credit Mr Walters with saving me from a very serious</span><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt;">
misdirection of my spiritual life. It wasn’t anything negative he said.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt;">
But when I left Ananda after a long visit and a chat with JDW I had</span><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt;">
the clearest feeling that this life was not for me. I felt something was</span><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt;">
very wrong here and I could not put my finger on it. I was left with</span><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt;">
the clear impressions that Ananda was controlled by a man full of </span><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt;">
guile and manipulation. He sounded charming but was really a </span><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt;">
shallow suffering yogin.</span></span><br />
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</span><a href="https://swamikriyanandatruth.wordpress.com/fake-swami-2/documents-proving-walters-not-a-swami/">https://swamikriyanandatruth.wordpress.com/fake-swami-2/documents-proving-walters-not-a-swami/</a><span style="color: #404040; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">It took me many more years to see that great evils can and do occur in<br /> these communities when the leader is too spiritually immature to be any kind of real spiritual teacher.<br />
Then there were those terrible court sessions that really exposed<br />
Walters ignorance of his own major psychological problems.<br />
It took too many more years before he was forced by his deteriorating<br />
condition to seek prof help via a shrink and medications.<br />
Problems that he failed to sort out even to the very end of his life.<br />
He was truly the Judas of all of Master’s devotees, who did many<br />
foolish and unspeakable things while struggling with obsessions<br />
that he should have been the leader of all of Yogananda’s great work.<br />
</span><a href="https://swamikriyanandatruth.wordpress.com/mental-illness-3/">https://swamikriyanandatruth.wordpress.com/mental-illness-3/</a><span style="color: #404040; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="background-color: whitesmoke; color: #404040; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Even though Walters was very persuasive and cunning, he never had</span><br />
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any real spiritual depth, this especially showed up in his later years.<br />
He writes in his book that after moving to America, at school he was<br />
made to feel like a “worthless human being.” [ The Path]The problem<br />
never really went away. Shortly after Sri Daya Mata’s passing, Walters had<br />
the nerve to call SRF and tell Brother Anandamoy that, “all would be<br />
forgiven,” if SRF made him the next president. A similar comment was <br />
made to an LA Times correspondent. Not
on your life…..!<br />
What egotism! What gall!<br />
This shows the even a year before his passing he was still unaware of <br />
his psychological problems and the harm he tried to do to others.<br />
</span><a href="https://swamikriyanandatruth.wordpress.com/srf-yogananda/changes-to-teachings/">https://swamikriyanandatruth.wordpress.com/srf-yogananda/changes-to-teachings/</a><span style="color: #404040; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
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Even Yogananda warned Walters about the future, “Donald, you are not going to
disappoint me, are you?” said the Master. And when all is said and done,
history now shows Walters to be one of Yogananda’s<br />
very greatest betrayals and disappointments. He did much so much emotionally
and<br />
spiritual harm to many naïve, trusting devotees. The truth is out there, see
for yourself!<br />
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Much of what J Donald Walters wrote and Crystal Clarity wrote was<br />
either twisted, plagiarized, and stolen from the intellectual material rights
that Yogananda<br />
himself had clearly deeded solely to the
Self-Realization Fellowship.<br />
He was essentially a thief, and a liar, which he justified as he imagined
himself<br />
to be Yogananda’s number one boy. Such delusions are ever painful<br />
for those who seek power long before they are ready. And I feel for all those<br />
who innocently imagined that Walters was some kind of guru. He was not<br />
even close to being anyone’s guru. He made the great error of not changing
himself first.<br />
He had broken his monastic vows in various ways [by his own admissions]<br />
long before he was fired from SRF/YSS. This continued on and on. He was
fired only after extreme<br />
patience on the part of Daya Mata, and the final straw was when he was<br />
deported as “persona non grata” by the Indian government for 10 years. It leaves
a<br />
very dark mark on YSS when the vice-president creates such offences that the
government of India ordered Walters out of the country. Can you imagine how
much that set back master’s work in India for many years! He was a failure as a
monastic, the lack of control over SRF/YSS ate at him constantly.<br />
You may wonder why the Self-Realization Fellowship has never detailed all the
reasons why Walters was fired. SRF does not discuss or vilify persons publicly or
privately. [It also is very rare for an
organization to fire and executive of such a position] This was a courageous
and difficult decision for Sri Daya Mata and the SRF board of directors. But in
the long run it proved to be a divinely wisdom guided decision that save the
SRF from many future scandals and harms. Many thanks to the Board of Directors!
Of course Ananda members will always want to cover up and stand by their pseudo
guru. Ananda covering up his sexual exploits for years and decades. They are
now using the name Expanding Light and other names often.<br />
</span><a href="https://swamikriyanandatruth.wordpress.com/sexual-abuse/testimony-of-kriyanandas-close-confidant/">https://swamikriyanandatruth.wordpress.com/sexual-abuse/testimony-of-kriyanandas-close-confidant/</a><span style="color: #404040; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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PYisLovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00028042000230720662noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786621952708896315.post-56701741670603700652013-08-22T17:56:00.001-07:002014-06-16T15:17:18.746-07:00how do you reset ms office word 2010 when these characters show up as É .é ç ^<a href="http://sharedivinelove.blogspot.ca/2010/05/brother-bimalananda-direct-disciple-of.html">. . . . . . . . . . . Share Divine Love: Brother Bimalananda <br />( Direct disciple of Sri Paramahansa Yogananda) In Memorium</a><br />
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It was my blessing to meet and chat with Brother Bimalananda <br />
a few times over the years at convocation. <br />
He was a truly wonderful soul, and has done much<br />
to bless master's work through SRF/YSS.<br />
I really enjoyed this blog and the stories about Brother B.<br />
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link re ; <span style="font-size: large;">srfrediscovered.com</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">or kriyayogatoday.blogspot.ca</span>PYisLovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00028042000230720662noreply@blogger.com0